Prone to Sinus Infections or Ear Infections? Listen to This | Ep 395

Prone to Sinus Infections or Ear Infections? Listen to This | Ep 395

Author: Erin Holt January 27, 2026 Duration: 28:14

If your “normal” winter cold has a habit of spiraling into a full-blown sinus or ear infection, this episode is your prevention wake-up call so you can stop the cycle. Erin is sharing her favorite strategies that are simple and unglamorous, but will keep things moving.

You’ll learn why dry air is not your friend (hello winter and airplanes!), how a humidifier can help keep mucus thin, and why nasal a neti pot or even just saline spray is one of the easiest ways to physically rinse out irritants and pathogens.

Erin also offers an important PSA on humidifiers you won’t want to miss.

In this episode:

  • Why dry air can slow your sinuses’ natural clearing system and let pathogens linger longer
  • The nightly habit Erin forgot to do, and why it matters so much for keeping mucus thin and drainage moving
  • Neti pot vs. saline spray and how each option can help physically remove viruses, bacteria, allergens, and pollutants
  • The “helpful but can backfire” list of add-ons to consider when you’re prone to infections after a cold
  • The humidifier warning most people miss and the quick way to spot when humidity is getting too high


Resources mentioned:

Erin’s Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier and Miro Humidifier

Digital Hygrometer

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Erin Holt’s The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast digs into the connections between what we eat, how our bodies function, and how we think and feel. This isn't about rigid diets or quick fixes. Instead, Erin, a functional nutritionist, facilitates honest conversations that often challenge conventional health narratives. You’ll hear deep dives into current nutrition topics, where she breaks down the science and practical application in an accessible way. The podcast also features interviews with pioneers and experts across the functional medicine and holistic wellness fields, offering a range of perspectives on achieving vitality. The tone is grounded, eye-opening, and intentionally funky-it’s a deliberate and refreshing twist on mainstream health information. Listening provides a sense of empowerment, moving beyond fear-based advice to a more nuanced understanding of personal health. Each episode is designed to inform and equip you with a different lens on wellness, blending holistic health, real food principles, and mind-body awareness. Tune in for a podcast that values depth, curiosity, and a functional approach to nutrition that actually makes sense for everyday life.
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